I used to live with my cousin in Quezon City. In all the four years that I stayed there, never had I experienced going out of our compound and had people recognized and smiled at me. I only know the people I know there because I *need* to know them.
Samantalang dito sa Bicutan, two years pa lang ako, I already know people, sometimes even their family members.
I did not go out of the house the whole day Saturday. Hapon na lang because I had to attend a meeting. Paglabas ko, nakita ko yung may ari ng tindahan dun sa tapat. Kausap yung may ari ng tindahan sa tabi. They both smiled at me. Konting lakad pa, the lady who owns the photocopy saw me and smiled. Lakad pa ulit ng konti, sa kanto I saw a friend there – friend na kasi chika na kami. Nagkasabay kami minsan sa tricycle but before that incident every time we see each other we exchange small talks. Yung kuya niya ang official taga-repair ng computer ko, yung wife ng kuya niya ang tutor ng brother ko.
When I got back from the meeting, I bought food dun sa canteen near my house. The owner/cook once helped me arrange my things, nanlaglag kasi. Kaya friends na rin kami.
They are those who make my day a little bit brighter. Though at times they can be very annoying and noisy but that’s life eh, you cannot have everything. They are kind and polite to me naman whenever we see each other. Sometimes even if I’m not in the mood to socialize, once they smile and say, “kamusta?” I end up smiling all the way to wherever I’m suppose to go. And I feel welcome – naku, knock on the wood ha, at baka mabaliktad.
Last night, I realized that if ever I would transfer to another place, it would be somewhere where I would really really want to go and stay. Kasi kung hindi, I would rather stay here kahit gaano pa siguro kalayo ang work place ko.
Monday, September 25, 2006
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Fix you
Coldplay
When you try your best but you don't succeed
When you get what you want but not what you need
When you feel so tired but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse
and the tears come streaming down your face
when you lose something you can't replace
when you love some one but it goes to waste
could it be worse?
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
High up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
Tears stream down your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down your face
And I
Tears stream down your face
I promise you I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down your face
And I
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you.
When you try your best but you don't succeed
When you get what you want but not what you need
When you feel so tired but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse
and the tears come streaming down your face
when you lose something you can't replace
when you love some one but it goes to waste
could it be worse?
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
High up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
Tears stream down your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down your face
And I
Tears stream down your face
I promise you I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down your face
And I
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you.
Friday, September 15, 2006
Au revoir
Ate Helen will be leaving for Cebu soon. When she invited me to dinner with other Lisieux members at Glorietta last week, I did not think twice. I immediately said, “Yes, I’ll be there.” This was kind of unusual since I rarely go out at night. But in this case, I did not have any qualms in meeting them.
Ate Helen was the Minister (President) when I entered Lisiuex in 1997. During my second year as a member, she chose me to be part of the outreach committee (she was the head). It was the committee assigned in the preparation for the annual concert. In the middle of the school year, she entrusted the position to Mej and me due to her unexpected busy schedule. Nakakatuwang isipin that she believed in us even though we were just a couple of new members. With her guidance, the concert that year went well.
There was a time when I was pondering if I would attend the Life in the Spirit Seminar (LSS) or not. So I asked for a sign – that someone would give me yellow flower/s. The night before the registration date she dropped by our house and gave me a bunch of yellow mums, she said, it was for good luck for the coming exam week. It was my sign. I attended the LSS and was blessed.
After graduation, she took time to reply to my questions regarding faith. She sent me long emails explaining the answers to my questions. Last August, she passed the Medical Board Exam and will be going to Cebu next week to live there permanently (?).
I would just like to write this down because I wanted to remember things. From high school through College, there are three people whom I would always remember for their kindness: Sr. Yel, Kuya Ram and Ate Helen. I hope I would be able to meet the other two in the future.
~~~
The above entry was written a few days ago.
We had dinner at Cafe Bola located at Greenbelt 3. Siyempre we have pictures :)
~~~
In a matter of three weeks, four people I know died.
The father of my former boss died of massive heart attack last August 28; the person who used to hold the position I am currently occupying died of cancer of the pancreas last September 1; the owner of the sari-sari store in front of my former boarding house died of heart attack last September 4 and just last Friday, my former math teacher died of diabetes.
My initial thought was, “Gosh, people are leaving.”
We Christians were assured when the Son ascended to heaven that death is not the end but rather the beginning of life with the Creator. In the article entitled, “The Secret of the Poor Souls in Purgatory,” Maria Simma of Austria, having given the chance to communicate with these souls, once asked them if they would rather go back to earth to gain enough (goodness) to cleanse their souls. They answered, “No,” because they have seen the greatness of God’s love and would never even want to be away from it again.
I am not sad that they died. My sadness belongs to those who were left behind. I am glad that finally they would be able to meet the one true perfect and wonderful God in the glory of His paradise.
Looking forward to meeting you there. :)
Eternal Rest grant unto them O Lord
And let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace... Amen.
~~~
Sorry, pero umiinit na ang ulo ko.
it's already 1 in the morning and I am still here in the office, finishing something.
And it's not even my event.
So tired.
Ate Helen was the Minister (President) when I entered Lisiuex in 1997. During my second year as a member, she chose me to be part of the outreach committee (she was the head). It was the committee assigned in the preparation for the annual concert. In the middle of the school year, she entrusted the position to Mej and me due to her unexpected busy schedule. Nakakatuwang isipin that she believed in us even though we were just a couple of new members. With her guidance, the concert that year went well.
There was a time when I was pondering if I would attend the Life in the Spirit Seminar (LSS) or not. So I asked for a sign – that someone would give me yellow flower/s. The night before the registration date she dropped by our house and gave me a bunch of yellow mums, she said, it was for good luck for the coming exam week. It was my sign. I attended the LSS and was blessed.
After graduation, she took time to reply to my questions regarding faith. She sent me long emails explaining the answers to my questions. Last August, she passed the Medical Board Exam and will be going to Cebu next week to live there permanently (?).
I would just like to write this down because I wanted to remember things. From high school through College, there are three people whom I would always remember for their kindness: Sr. Yel, Kuya Ram and Ate Helen. I hope I would be able to meet the other two in the future.
~~~
The above entry was written a few days ago.
We had dinner at Cafe Bola located at Greenbelt 3. Siyempre we have pictures :)
~~~
In a matter of three weeks, four people I know died.
The father of my former boss died of massive heart attack last August 28; the person who used to hold the position I am currently occupying died of cancer of the pancreas last September 1; the owner of the sari-sari store in front of my former boarding house died of heart attack last September 4 and just last Friday, my former math teacher died of diabetes.
My initial thought was, “Gosh, people are leaving.”
We Christians were assured when the Son ascended to heaven that death is not the end but rather the beginning of life with the Creator. In the article entitled, “The Secret of the Poor Souls in Purgatory,” Maria Simma of Austria, having given the chance to communicate with these souls, once asked them if they would rather go back to earth to gain enough (goodness) to cleanse their souls. They answered, “No,” because they have seen the greatness of God’s love and would never even want to be away from it again.
I am not sad that they died. My sadness belongs to those who were left behind. I am glad that finally they would be able to meet the one true perfect and wonderful God in the glory of His paradise.
Looking forward to meeting you there. :)
Eternal Rest grant unto them O Lord
And let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace... Amen.
~~~
Sorry, pero umiinit na ang ulo ko.
it's already 1 in the morning and I am still here in the office, finishing something.
And it's not even my event.
So tired.
Thursday, September 14, 2006
SFC@WAR
It was another night to remember as the SFC-Bicutan family welcomed 21 more brothers and sisters during the Lord’s Day celebration on 2 September 2006 at the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, Bicutan. The celebration culminated the 15-week Christian Life Program (CLP), which started on 27 May 2006.
Compared to previous CLPs, this year was a special one as the community celebrated the Lord’s Day with a theme, the SFC at War Against Regression or SFC@WAR. The evening was highlighted by the presence of Mr. Jayson Mira, Chapter Head, who delivered the welcome remarks to the group. His message focused on the activities of the community beyond CLP as he challenged each and everyone to participate and continue the WAR.
Of the 21 graduates, brothers dominated the group as their number reached 13 while the sisters reached eight. The newest batch of Bicutan graduates include: Brothers: Allan Altamera (Al), Orbel Camoy (Orbel), June Cuenca (June), Nestro Gulfre (Shane), Rene Roldan (Choi), Preciouso Aclon (Jay R), Richard Joseph Alcazaren (RJ), Denver Deomampo (Dhenz), Eped Hibionada (Phed), Roxly Taguinod (RT), Jay Ar Dela Cruz (Jay-Ar), Eddie Ruedas (Ed), and Ryan Usman (Ayan); Sisters: Ana Linda Abaigar (Ana), Angelita Amazona (Angie), Sherly Tagulao (She), Jenna Mae Alcazaren (Jeann), Nemia Cabrera (Nemz), Apricelda Dela Cruz (April), Raquel Nava (Raquel), and Rona Subrado (Ron Ron).
The celebration was also graced by the presence of Brothers and Sisters from Hagunoy, Signal and Tenement who joined in welcoming the new members.
Compared to previous CLPs, this year was a special one as the community celebrated the Lord’s Day with a theme, the SFC at War Against Regression or SFC@WAR. The evening was highlighted by the presence of Mr. Jayson Mira, Chapter Head, who delivered the welcome remarks to the group. His message focused on the activities of the community beyond CLP as he challenged each and everyone to participate and continue the WAR.
Of the 21 graduates, brothers dominated the group as their number reached 13 while the sisters reached eight. The newest batch of Bicutan graduates include: Brothers: Allan Altamera (Al), Orbel Camoy (Orbel), June Cuenca (June), Nestro Gulfre (Shane), Rene Roldan (Choi), Preciouso Aclon (Jay R), Richard Joseph Alcazaren (RJ), Denver Deomampo (Dhenz), Eped Hibionada (Phed), Roxly Taguinod (RT), Jay Ar Dela Cruz (Jay-Ar), Eddie Ruedas (Ed), and Ryan Usman (Ayan); Sisters: Ana Linda Abaigar (Ana), Angelita Amazona (Angie), Sherly Tagulao (She), Jenna Mae Alcazaren (Jeann), Nemia Cabrera (Nemz), Apricelda Dela Cruz (April), Raquel Nava (Raquel), and Rona Subrado (Ron Ron).
The celebration was also graced by the presence of Brothers and Sisters from Hagunoy, Signal and Tenement who joined in welcoming the new members.
Friday, September 08, 2006
Not yet...
Author Unknown
Sep 7, 2006
Sometimes I ask the question, "My Lord, is this your will?"
It's then I hear you answer me, "My Precious Child ... be still."
Sometimes I feel frustrated, cause I think I know what's best.
It's then I hear you say to me, "My Busy Child ... just rest"
Sometimes I feel so lonely and I think I'd like a mate.
Your still small voice gets oh so clear and says, "My Child ... please
wait"
"I know the plans I have for you, the wondrous things you'll see;
If you can just be patient, Child, and put your trust in me.
I've plans to draw you closer. I've plans to help you grow.
There's much I do you cannot see and much you do not know.
But know This, Child ..... I LOVE YOU. You are Precious unto Me.
Before I formed you in the womb, I planned your destiny.
I've something very special I hope for you to learn.
The gifts I wish to give to you are gifts you cannot earn.
They come without a price tag, but not without a cost;
at Calvary, I gave My Son, so You would not be lost.
Rest Child, and do not weary of doing what is good.
I promise I'll come back for you just like I said I would.
Your name is written on my palm, I never could forget;
Therefore, do not be discouraged when my answer is... "Not Yet"
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, we ask You to guide us as we pray for your guidance. May
your love shine on us, so that it we may reflect our trust for You to
others.
from:
"F O O D F O R T H O U G H T" group
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Sep 7, 2006
Sometimes I ask the question, "My Lord, is this your will?"
It's then I hear you answer me, "My Precious Child ... be still."
Sometimes I feel frustrated, cause I think I know what's best.
It's then I hear you say to me, "My Busy Child ... just rest"
Sometimes I feel so lonely and I think I'd like a mate.
Your still small voice gets oh so clear and says, "My Child ... please
wait"
"I know the plans I have for you, the wondrous things you'll see;
If you can just be patient, Child, and put your trust in me.
I've plans to draw you closer. I've plans to help you grow.
There's much I do you cannot see and much you do not know.
But know This, Child ..... I LOVE YOU. You are Precious unto Me.
Before I formed you in the womb, I planned your destiny.
I've something very special I hope for you to learn.
The gifts I wish to give to you are gifts you cannot earn.
They come without a price tag, but not without a cost;
at Calvary, I gave My Son, so You would not be lost.
Rest Child, and do not weary of doing what is good.
I promise I'll come back for you just like I said I would.
Your name is written on my palm, I never could forget;
Therefore, do not be discouraged when my answer is... "Not Yet"
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, we ask You to guide us as we pray for your guidance. May
your love shine on us, so that it we may reflect our trust for You to
others.
from:
"F O O D F O R T H O U G H T" group
To subscribe: subscribe@dailyfoodforthought.org
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Preliminary list
As early as September I'm going to post my wishlist :)
Madadagdagan pa as time goes by. For the mean time ito muna :)
Album of:
Sitti Navaro
Caffe Bossa
Apo Hiking Society
Kami nAPO Muna (Tribute To Apo Hiking Society)
Gary Valenciano
Relevance, Still Connected With The Times
Agot Isidro
The Island
Di pa kumpleto yan. :)
~~~
Just finished a report, almost done with another and will start a new one tomorrow.
Hihi! :)
Madadagdagan pa as time goes by. For the mean time ito muna :)
Album of:
Sitti Navaro
Caffe Bossa
Apo Hiking Society
Kami nAPO Muna (Tribute To Apo Hiking Society)
Gary Valenciano
Relevance, Still Connected With The Times
Agot Isidro
The Island
Di pa kumpleto yan. :)
~~~
Just finished a report, almost done with another and will start a new one tomorrow.
Hihi! :)
Monday, September 04, 2006
Downd... down... down
Nalulungkot ako.
Monday na naman.
I'm really not happy here at work...
maghapon na lang ako napagalitan.
Kahit yung mga walang karapatang magalit,
nagagalit.
hay...
I just feel so down.
Monday na naman.
I'm really not happy here at work...
maghapon na lang ako napagalitan.
Kahit yung mga walang karapatang magalit,
nagagalit.
hay...
I just feel so down.
Friday, September 01, 2006
Prepare The Way
BER na!!!
114 days before Christmas!
yeah!
yeah!
yeah!
:)
~~~
Prepare The Way
V1:
He has come to bring light into the darkness
He has come to bring freedom to the captives
He has come to restore the broken hearted
It's time to proclaim the year of the Lord
Refrain:
Prepare the way
Prepare the way for our redeemer
Prepare the way
Prepare the way for our restorer
Make ready your heart
Make ready your home
Make ready the people of God
Prepare the way
V2:
He has come to bring hope to the hopeless
He has come to comfort all who mourn
He has come to heal our every sickness
It's time to proclaim the year of the Lord
114 days before Christmas!
yeah!
yeah!
yeah!
:)
~~~
Prepare The Way
V1:
He has come to bring light into the darkness
He has come to bring freedom to the captives
He has come to restore the broken hearted
It's time to proclaim the year of the Lord
Refrain:
Prepare the way
Prepare the way for our redeemer
Prepare the way
Prepare the way for our restorer
Make ready your heart
Make ready your home
Make ready the people of God
Prepare the way
V2:
He has come to bring hope to the hopeless
He has come to comfort all who mourn
He has come to heal our every sickness
It's time to proclaim the year of the Lord
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Update
Grabe! Mid-August na at wala pa rin akong kahit isang finished report.
Arrrrgh!
I have to prepare six (!) reports in two different subjects and one extra subject from a different institution. Feeling ko nga nagpapanic ako kaya hindi na rin ako makagawa. The "fear of fear itself" sabi nga.
Anyway, I'm planning to post some pictures of Carlo here. Hindi ko pa lang naayos. I'm on a blog leave* till further notice.
* Got the term somewhere. To whoever coined the word, borrow ko po muna.
~~~
Ay, pahabol!
I’m looking for these books:
If you know where I could buy them, please, inform me.
Thank you :)
Arrrrgh!
I have to prepare six (!) reports in two different subjects and one extra subject from a different institution. Feeling ko nga nagpapanic ako kaya hindi na rin ako makagawa. The "fear of fear itself" sabi nga.
Anyway, I'm planning to post some pictures of Carlo here. Hindi ko pa lang naayos. I'm on a blog leave* till further notice.
* Got the term somewhere. To whoever coined the word, borrow ko po muna.
~~~
Ay, pahabol!
I’m looking for these books:
If you know where I could buy them, please, inform me.
Thank you :)
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
PGMA and DevCom
President GMA should really really study Development Communication.
While reading my DevC 208 module (Social Marketing and Social Mobilization) I came across these three trends and definitions of development. Allow me to share:
(copied verbatim)
1. Development must be PEOPLE-CENTERED - The aim of development must be the improvement of the quality of life of human beings, not improvements in economic production.
2. Development must be PARTICIPATORY - In order to realize development, concerted efforts from the government and the grassroots are needed.
3. Development must be SUSTAINABLE - True development doesn’t sacrifice tomorrow’s resources for the sake of today’s needs.
While reading my DevC 208 module (Social Marketing and Social Mobilization) I came across these three trends and definitions of development. Allow me to share:
(copied verbatim)
1. Development must be PEOPLE-CENTERED - The aim of development must be the improvement of the quality of life of human beings, not improvements in economic production.
2. Development must be PARTICIPATORY - In order to realize development, concerted efforts from the government and the grassroots are needed.
3. Development must be SUSTAINABLE - True development doesn’t sacrifice tomorrow’s resources for the sake of today’s needs.
Am I loved or what?
Natutuwa naman ako sa mga kapatid ko.
Last Sunday, while reading the messages in Gian’s cell phone (he allows me to read his messages sometimes), he showed me the picture of his current girlfriend. Pretty, if I may say so.
Then he added in a very casual manner: “Ikaw ang gusto kong unang ma-meet niyan. Naku Ate, pag nakita mo siya, super ganda, super bait, yada-yada…” The usual praises dedicated only to his girlfriends – including the previous ones. I know kasi narinig ko na yun na sinabi niya before.
Then last night, my other brother, Jay-jay asked if I’d be staying over at our house during the weekend. I said, “No, I’ll be going home. Why?”
To which he replied: “Ay sayang, may ipapakilala pa naman sana ako sa’yo. Friend ko. Ang name eh: girl’s name. Taga UP din siya… yada-yada…”
~~~
They are my brothers. I feel honored that they want me to meet their special someone. Nakakataba ng puso na kahit inaaway ko sila minsan-minsan (?) I can still feel that they love me and that I am important to them. :)
Last Sunday, while reading the messages in Gian’s cell phone (he allows me to read his messages sometimes), he showed me the picture of his current girlfriend. Pretty, if I may say so.
Then he added in a very casual manner: “Ikaw ang gusto kong unang ma-meet niyan. Naku Ate, pag nakita mo siya, super ganda, super bait, yada-yada…” The usual praises dedicated only to his girlfriends – including the previous ones. I know kasi narinig ko na yun na sinabi niya before.
Then last night, my other brother, Jay-jay asked if I’d be staying over at our house during the weekend. I said, “No, I’ll be going home. Why?”
To which he replied: “Ay sayang, may ipapakilala pa naman sana ako sa’yo. Friend ko. Ang name eh: girl’s name. Taga UP din siya… yada-yada…”
~~~
They are my brothers. I feel honored that they want me to meet their special someone. Nakakataba ng puso na kahit inaaway ko sila minsan-minsan (?) I can still feel that they love me and that I am important to them. :)
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Lost books
I am currently reading Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown at hindi ko pa rin tapos hanggang ngayon. Haven’t finished any Brown book yet. Kahit Angels and Demons ndi ko pa rin tapos, nasa gitna na ako, but I cheated kaya I lost interest. Have the attention span of a two year-old. Ang daling madistract. Dan Brown is really an excellent writer. Well researched talaga ang books niya. However, I don’t like what he's imparting. Pero siyempre kanya-kanyang opinion yan - to each his own. Tatapusin ko pa ring basahin yun. :)
But…
In just a day, I finished reading Acts of Faith by Erich Segal.
I found a copy of the book the other night at SM book sale. I had a copy of it before. “Before” kasi I lost it almost two years ago. Buti na lang nakakita ulit ako kasi kahit sa National Bookstore, wala. Mas nauna ko pa siyang natapos basahin kesa sa kay Dan Brown.
By the way, ilang Erich Segal na bang book ang nawawala ko dahil sa mga nanghihiram sakin na hindi na isinosoli? Hay… madami-dami na rin. Dalawa – madami yun noh? More than one! Yun dalawa pang pinaka paborito ko sa lahat ng sinulat niya. Yung Love Story and Acts of Faith.
Sayang yung Love Story. It was a gift from my beloved housemates on my 17th birthday. With matching dedication pa yun! Tapos, hiniram ng neighbor ko tapos naiwala niya. Until now, I still couldn’t find the heart to buy a new one kasi naalala ko pa rin yung nawala.
Hindi lang Erich Segal, Og mandino din. I lost my copy of Christ Commission. Kasi my former housemate borrowed it. Sayang talaga!
The Hilario sisters introduced Segal to me. And I already have these: Love Story (lost), Oliver Story, The Class, Prizes, The Doctors and Acts of Faith.
On the other hand, John partly introduced Og Mandino to me. Yun ang legacy niya sakin – kaya salamat na rin at nakilala ko siya. I have several Mandino books – Christ Commission (lost), The Greatest Salesman in the World 1 and 2, The Twelfth Angel, Secrets for Success and Happiness, The Greatest Mystery in the World, etc.
These are just few on my list of “lost books”. Marami pang books na nawawala. Hindi ko na maalala yung iba.
Kahit nga yung 1st book of Sweet Dreams entitled P.S. I Love You that was given to me by my Tita Ann, nawala na rin.
Sayang! Sayang! Sayaaaaaaaaaaang! Tsk! Tsk!
But…
In just a day, I finished reading Acts of Faith by Erich Segal.
I found a copy of the book the other night at SM book sale. I had a copy of it before. “Before” kasi I lost it almost two years ago. Buti na lang nakakita ulit ako kasi kahit sa National Bookstore, wala. Mas nauna ko pa siyang natapos basahin kesa sa kay Dan Brown.
By the way, ilang Erich Segal na bang book ang nawawala ko dahil sa mga nanghihiram sakin na hindi na isinosoli? Hay… madami-dami na rin. Dalawa – madami yun noh? More than one! Yun dalawa pang pinaka paborito ko sa lahat ng sinulat niya. Yung Love Story and Acts of Faith.
Sayang yung Love Story. It was a gift from my beloved housemates on my 17th birthday. With matching dedication pa yun! Tapos, hiniram ng neighbor ko tapos naiwala niya. Until now, I still couldn’t find the heart to buy a new one kasi naalala ko pa rin yung nawala.
Hindi lang Erich Segal, Og mandino din. I lost my copy of Christ Commission. Kasi my former housemate borrowed it. Sayang talaga!
The Hilario sisters introduced Segal to me. And I already have these: Love Story (lost), Oliver Story, The Class, Prizes, The Doctors and Acts of Faith.
On the other hand, John partly introduced Og Mandino to me. Yun ang legacy niya sakin – kaya salamat na rin at nakilala ko siya. I have several Mandino books – Christ Commission (lost), The Greatest Salesman in the World 1 and 2, The Twelfth Angel, Secrets for Success and Happiness, The Greatest Mystery in the World, etc.
These are just few on my list of “lost books”. Marami pang books na nawawala. Hindi ko na maalala yung iba.
Kahit nga yung 1st book of Sweet Dreams entitled P.S. I Love You that was given to me by my Tita Ann, nawala na rin.
Sayang! Sayang! Sayaaaaaaaaaaang! Tsk! Tsk!
Friday, July 21, 2006
Bo's advice
Don't throw away the 90% that you already have!
By: Bo Sanchez
ADULTERY happens when you start looking for what you don't have.
“Bo, this girl in my office is a real looker,” many husband will say.
“But it's not her Wynona Rider features that got me, I'm head over heels with her because she's also understanding, intelligent, tender – so many things that my wife is not.”
Guys, trust me on this. Somewhere along the way, you'll find a woman who will be more charming, more alluring, more thoughtful, richer, a better cook, have a great sex appeal, more efficient housekeeper and you will find a woman who will need you and pursue you and look over you more than your wife ever did. Because no wife is perfect! Because a wife will only have 90% of what you're looking for. So adultery takes place when a husband looks for the missing 10%.
Let's say your wife is melancholic by nature. You may find yourself drawn to the pretty clerk whos has a cherry laugh no matter what she says: “I broke my arm yesterday, ha...ha...ha...” or because you wife is a homebody in slippers and pajamas, smelling of garlic and fish oil, you may fall for a fresh-smelling young sales representatives that visits your office in a sharp black blazer, high heels, and a red pencil-cut skirt. Or because your wife is the quite type (a rare find), your heart may skip a beat when you meet an old college flame who has the makings of a talk show host like Oprah.
But wait! That's only 10% of what you don't have.
Don't throw away the 90% that you already have!
That's not all. Add to your wife's 90% the 1000% that represents all the years that you have been with each other. The storms you have weathered together. The unforgettable moments of sadness and joy as a couple. The many adjustments you have made to love the other. The wealth of memories that you've accumulated as lovers.
Adultery happens when you start looking for what you don't have. But faithfulness happens when you start thanking God for what you already have.
But I'm not just talking about marriage, I'm talking about life! About your jobs, your friends, your prayer groups, your lifestyles.
Are you like the economy airline passenger that perennially peeks through the door of the firt class cabin, obsessed with what he's missing? “They have got more leg room! Of my, their food is served in porcelain! Wow, their seats recline at an 80% angle and they've got personal videos!” I guarantee you'll be miserable for the entire trip!
Don't live your life like that. Forget about what the world says is first class. (Do you know that there are many first class passengers who are miserable in first class – because they're not riding in a private Lear Jet?)
My main message: If you start thanking God for what you have right now, wherever you are.....is first class! You have wealth under your nose, thank Him.
“Let's pray to God that we be blessed with a grateful heart and thankful attitude all the time.”
“ADULTERY HAPPENS WHEN YOU START LOOKING FOR WHAT YOU DON'T HAVE.....BUT FAITHFULNESS HAPPENS WHEN YOU START THANKING GOD FOR WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE.”
By: Bo Sanchez
ADULTERY happens when you start looking for what you don't have.
“Bo, this girl in my office is a real looker,” many husband will say.
“But it's not her Wynona Rider features that got me, I'm head over heels with her because she's also understanding, intelligent, tender – so many things that my wife is not.”
Guys, trust me on this. Somewhere along the way, you'll find a woman who will be more charming, more alluring, more thoughtful, richer, a better cook, have a great sex appeal, more efficient housekeeper and you will find a woman who will need you and pursue you and look over you more than your wife ever did. Because no wife is perfect! Because a wife will only have 90% of what you're looking for. So adultery takes place when a husband looks for the missing 10%.
Let's say your wife is melancholic by nature. You may find yourself drawn to the pretty clerk whos has a cherry laugh no matter what she says: “I broke my arm yesterday, ha...ha...ha...” or because you wife is a homebody in slippers and pajamas, smelling of garlic and fish oil, you may fall for a fresh-smelling young sales representatives that visits your office in a sharp black blazer, high heels, and a red pencil-cut skirt. Or because your wife is the quite type (a rare find), your heart may skip a beat when you meet an old college flame who has the makings of a talk show host like Oprah.
But wait! That's only 10% of what you don't have.
Don't throw away the 90% that you already have!
That's not all. Add to your wife's 90% the 1000% that represents all the years that you have been with each other. The storms you have weathered together. The unforgettable moments of sadness and joy as a couple. The many adjustments you have made to love the other. The wealth of memories that you've accumulated as lovers.
Adultery happens when you start looking for what you don't have. But faithfulness happens when you start thanking God for what you already have.
But I'm not just talking about marriage, I'm talking about life! About your jobs, your friends, your prayer groups, your lifestyles.
Are you like the economy airline passenger that perennially peeks through the door of the firt class cabin, obsessed with what he's missing? “They have got more leg room! Of my, their food is served in porcelain! Wow, their seats recline at an 80% angle and they've got personal videos!” I guarantee you'll be miserable for the entire trip!
Don't live your life like that. Forget about what the world says is first class. (Do you know that there are many first class passengers who are miserable in first class – because they're not riding in a private Lear Jet?)
My main message: If you start thanking God for what you have right now, wherever you are.....is first class! You have wealth under your nose, thank Him.
“Let's pray to God that we be blessed with a grateful heart and thankful attitude all the time.”
“ADULTERY HAPPENS WHEN YOU START LOOKING FOR WHAT YOU DON'T HAVE.....BUT FAITHFULNESS HAPPENS WHEN YOU START THANKING GOD FOR WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE.”
Sunday, July 09, 2006
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
New template
I'll settle for this. :)
The template I used yesterday’s too girly and too flowery for me.
Ito na lang munang "Nautica" courtesy of Blogger Templates until I find a “beauty and the beast” template.
The template I used yesterday’s too girly and too flowery for me.
Ito na lang munang "Nautica" courtesy of Blogger Templates until I find a “beauty and the beast” template.
Monday, July 03, 2006
On independence and cockroaches
Independence has always been an issue with my family.
At 26, I can still feel their influence on everything I do. For them, I am still a kid.
Nakakalungkot. I just moved in to a new house and they insisted that my brother would accompany me. I chose a smaller house para kapag mag-isa lang ako, ndi ako matatakot kung gigising man ako in the wee hours of the morning to study. Tapos ngayon, may kasama pa rin ako. Kung hindi siguro ako nag-insist on where to put my things, siguro sila pa rin ang nasunod kung saan-saan dapat nakalagay mga gamit ko. Nakakainis. Kawawa tuloy brother ko kasi siya napapagbuntunan ko.
In addition to this is the fact that the new house is insect infested (cockroaches and mosquitoes and ants). Kung beauty at beauty lang din ang pag-uusapan mas (as in MAS) maganda dito sa new house. I was just not expecting it to be full of insects. Pag hindi umalis itong mga ipis na ito after kong maglagay ng screen and sprayed Baygon (or Raid daw sabi ng nanay ko – though I prefer Baygon) alis na lang ulit ako… :( I have to find a new house, insect / rat free.
At 26, I can still feel their influence on everything I do. For them, I am still a kid.
Nakakalungkot. I just moved in to a new house and they insisted that my brother would accompany me. I chose a smaller house para kapag mag-isa lang ako, ndi ako matatakot kung gigising man ako in the wee hours of the morning to study. Tapos ngayon, may kasama pa rin ako. Kung hindi siguro ako nag-insist on where to put my things, siguro sila pa rin ang nasunod kung saan-saan dapat nakalagay mga gamit ko. Nakakainis. Kawawa tuloy brother ko kasi siya napapagbuntunan ko.
In addition to this is the fact that the new house is insect infested (cockroaches and mosquitoes and ants). Kung beauty at beauty lang din ang pag-uusapan mas (as in MAS) maganda dito sa new house. I was just not expecting it to be full of insects. Pag hindi umalis itong mga ipis na ito after kong maglagay ng screen and sprayed Baygon (or Raid daw sabi ng nanay ko – though I prefer Baygon) alis na lang ulit ako… :( I have to find a new house, insect / rat free.
Friday, June 30, 2006
Daydreaming
I have a new career goal.
If I will not to become an environmental consultant/specialist
(naks! ang taas ng pangarap ko! :)
then I will take up MA Psychology and
pursue a career in counseling.
I want to get in touch with people and their feelings.
Hindi career counseling ha...
Ay pwede na rin pala career counseling. :)
nangangarap lang... :)
If I will not to become an environmental consultant/specialist
(naks! ang taas ng pangarap ko! :)
then I will take up MA Psychology and
pursue a career in counseling.
I want to get in touch with people and their feelings.
Hindi career counseling ha...
Ay pwede na rin pala career counseling. :)
nangangarap lang... :)
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Help!
I am looking for any information regarding this:
Southern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat (Phloeomys cumingi)
Banahao Forest Frog (Platymantis banahao)
Kindly inform me naman of any URL/book/journal that would provide thorough discussion / sufficient info such as habitat, food, social behavior, etc. of this amphibian.
Badly needed. Thank you po.
Banahao Forest Frog (Platymantis banahao)
Kindly inform me naman of any URL/book/journal that would provide thorough discussion / sufficient info such as habitat, food, social behavior, etc. of this amphibian.
Badly needed. Thank you po.
Trading My Sorrows
Darryl Evans
I'm trading my sorrow
I'm trading my shame
I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord
I'm trading my sickness
I'm trading my pain
I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord
And we say yes Lord, yes Lord, yes, yes, Lord
Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes, yes, Lord
Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes, yes, Lord. Amen
I'm pressed but not crushed
persecuted not abandoned
Struck down but not destroyed
I'm blessed beyond the curse
for His promise will endure
And His joy's gonna be my strength
Though the sorrow may last for the night
His joy comes with the morning...
I'm trading my sorrow
I'm trading my shame
I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord
I'm trading my sickness
I'm trading my pain
I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord
And we say yes Lord, yes Lord, yes, yes, Lord
Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes, yes, Lord
Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes, yes, Lord. Amen
I'm pressed but not crushed
persecuted not abandoned
Struck down but not destroyed
I'm blessed beyond the curse
for His promise will endure
And His joy's gonna be my strength
Though the sorrow may last for the night
His joy comes with the morning...
Saturday, June 24, 2006
My cousins and me
I have so much to be thankful for. One of them would be for having given the chance to see my beloved brothers and cousins grow up into beautiful persons.
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